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(; 277), a.[L. conveniens, -entis, suitable, p. pr. of convenire to be suitable, to come. See Convene, v. i.] 1. Fit or adapted; suitable; proper; becoming; appropriate. [Archaic] Feed me with food convenient for me. Prov. xxx. 8. Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient. Eph. v. 4. 2. Affording accommodation or advantage; well adapted to use; handily; as, a convenient house; convenient implements or tools. 3. Seasonable; timely; opportune; as, a convenient occasion; a convenient season. Acts xxiv. 25. 4. Near at hand; easy of access. [Colloq.] Hereties used to be brought thither, convenient for burning. Thackeray. Syn. -- Fit; suitable; proper; adapted; fitted; suited; handily; commodious. スポンサード リンク
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